Social Worker |Continuing Health Care (CHC) team |Cheshire West and Chester | £35 ph

Tripod Partners; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional council in England is seeking an experienced Social Worker for the Continuing Health Care (CHC) team. The role involves assessing adult needs, managing caseloads, and liaising with health professionals. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a strong background in adult social work. Additional benefits include dedicated consultancy support, access to various job opportunities, and prompt payroll. Flexible working of up to 4 days per week with face-to-face locality work is required.

Benefits

Dedicated specialist consultant

Access to a variety of jobs

Prompt payroll

Free DBS service

£500 referral fee

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with experience in adult social work, especially in CHC.
• Ability to assess needs and determine intervention methods.
• Capable of liaising with health professionals and statutory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs for social work intervention and identify risks.
• Liaise with health professionals and statutory agencies.
• Manage and monitor caseload within council policies.

Skills

Experience in adult social work

Knowledge of CHC frameworks

Risk assessment

Effective communication

Education

Relevant social work qualification

Job description

Social Worker – Cheshire West and Chester Council - £35 ph

• Experienced Adult Social Worker – Continuing Health Care (CHC) Team
• Location: Cheshire West and Chester
• Hours: Up to 4 days per week (face-to-face locality work required)
• Contract: Temporary / Agency

About Us:

Cheshire West and Chester is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join our Continuing Health Care (CHC) team. This is a vital role supporting adults with complex needs and ensuring high-quality, person-centred decision-making in line with national CHC frameworks.

Within the framework of legislation and agreed Council policies and procedures, you will work with adults and their families to address personal challenges, support them in adjusting to or improving their social environment, and ultimately enhance their overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess need for social work intervention, including identifying risk and safeguarding concerns, determining appropriate methods of intervention, and advising on suitable social care or external resources.
• Liaise and negotiate with health professionals, statutory bodies, and voluntary agencies to ensure coordinated and effective service delivery.
• Manage and monitor a defined caseload, working within team priorities, Council policies, and statutory responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate case records and complete all required administrative and reporting procedures.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and training, making use of development opportunities to enhance practice.
• Contribute to service improvement, sharing knowledge, skills, and best practice with colleagues, partner agencies, and relevant professional groups.
• Supervise students, where appropriate, supporting learning and professional development.

Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to the widest variety of social work jobs across 150 authorities and private organizations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• £500 referral fee

For more information, please contact Dylan at Tripod Partners on 07919 026892 or send your CV to [e-mail]